defunding

/diːˈfʌndɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of defund: the act of stopping financial support to something.
    • Defunding the program was a controversial decision.
    • They are defunding the museum to save money for road repairs.
    • The city is currently defunding several public services.
noun
  1. The process or practice of removing financial support from an organization, program, or service.
    • The defunding of the health clinic led to longer wait times.
    • The defunding of the youth center upset many families.
    • There is a growing debate about the defunding of public broadcasting.
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